It was all Raptors, all night.Thenit was the Nuggets.First, Toronto easily took Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals from the 76ers behind a career-best postseason performance from Kawhi Leonard.Leonard finished with45 points and 11 rebounds in the team's 108-95 win Saturday.Pascal Siakam chipped in 29 points to be the only other Raptor in double-digits. The two carried the load and had 49 of the team's 61 first- Corey Seager Jersey half points.While Leonard and Siakam's shots fell, Toronto effectively shut down Philadelphia's top scorers. Joel Embiid was held to16 points while Ben Simmons finished with14 and Jimmy Butler 10.The 76ers didn't have an answer for the Raptors who started the game making 13 consecutive field goals in the first quarter to build a lead they would push to 20 at one point in the fourth quarter.As the semifinals have now started, the first round of the NBA playoffs officially came to an end and so did a dreaded streak. The Nuggets broke a decade-long streak of failing to win a playoff series by winning Game 7 90-86 over the Spurs.Similar to Toronto, Denver was also in control Clayton Kershaw Jersey on its own court. The Nuggets never relinquished their lead, despite the Spurs closing the gap to come within just two points.Denver saw another impre sive playoff performance fromNikola Jokic. He finished with 21 points, 15 rebounds and 10 a sists. Jokic, who logged a career high in minutes for a regulation game,shot 9 of 26 from the fieldon top of a tirele s defensive performance that shut down Spurs stars.LaMarcus AldridgeandDeMar DeRozan were held to 16 and 19 points, respectively, while the team's best player came off the bench. Rudy Gay tried to put the Spurs on his shoulders behind a team-high 21 points but it wasn't enough against the streaking Nuggets.Denver will now face Portland in the semifinals.Studs of the NightDid we mentionLeonard had 45 points? It's worth saying again. Since joining the Raptors this Matt Kemp Jersey season, the three-time All-Star has been their star player and in the playoffs, it's no surprise he's been their biggest contributor.He was16-of-23 shooting from the field and3 of 7 from long distance in the first semifinal game.Jokic has been a stud in his playoff debut, but it was Jamal Murray who led the Spurs. He finished with 23 points on 9-of-19 shooting.Duds of the NightThe first-quarter Spurs get this nod. They scored just 13 points in the opening frame and allowed the Nuggets to build their lead early. By halftime, San Antonio was shooting just 22% from the field. Fernando Valenzuela Jersey Although it came close to tying the game, the opening woes caught up with the five-time champions and their season came to a close.HighlightsYou don't want to get in either guy's way.Kawhi denial Siakam dunk! 86 70 on NBA (@NBA) Murray used this bucket to help secure the series-clinching win.Jamal Mark Lowe Jersey Murray with the CLUTCH RUNNER to propel the in Game 7! NBA (@NBA) What's Next?Rockets at Warriors, 3:30 p.m. ET This should be a good one. Sunday marks the start of the Western Conference semifinals where the Rockets will face the Warriors at Oracle Arena. MVP favorite James Harden and company will hope to take advantage of the battle-tested Golden State team. The Warriors are coming off a tough six-game series where they had to hold off the hungry Clippers and saw two stars suffer ankle injuries. Both Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson were listed as questionable Saturday per coach Steve Kerr. Meanwhile, Houston has had plenty of rest after wrapping up its 4-1 first-round series Wednesday. Related Articles